Kyndryl , an IT infrastructure services provider, and The Co-operative Bank announced a strategic agreement to move the Co-operative Bank’s existing applications from on-premise environments to AWS Cloud.
The Co-operative Bank selected Kyndryl for its deep expertise in digital transformation projects and its thorough understanding of The Co-operative Bank’s infrastructure and strategic goals.
This move will enable The Co-operative Bank to adopt a flexible IT infrastructure model, which will reduce ongoing costs and enhance service delivery for The Co-operative Bank colleagues and customers.
Amid a rapidly changing IT landscape, The Co-operative Bank recognized the opportunity to enhance its operational efficiency and agility. By partnering with Kyndryl to migrate to AWS Cloud, The Co-operative Bank is evolving strategically from a data center model toward a modernized infrastructure, bettering The Co-operative Bank’s position for growth.
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This transition also offers greater flexibility in leveraging Kyndryl’s cloud services and consulting capabilities, utilizing both AWS Cloud and Kyndryl’s zCloud-managed mainframe services in a hybrid environment for Production and Disaster Recovery.
John Chambers, President of Kyndryl UK and Ireland, added, “We are proud to extend our partnership with The Co-operative Bank and play a pivotal role in its digital transformation journey. With decades of experience managing mission-critical IT systems for global financial institutions, Kyndryl is well-positioned to deliver security-rich and resilient infrastructure that supports The Co-operative Bank’s strategic ambitions and move to AWS Cloud.”
A key element of this collaboration is Kyndryl’s cloud proficiency as an AWS Premier Tier Services and Consulting Partner, which will enable The Co-operative Bank to develop secure, scalable services and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of its customers.
The banking industry faces increasing pressure to keep up with market demands. Through this collaboration, Kyndryl will support The Co-operative Bank in modernizing its services to meet customer expectations better.
